Stayzilla ties-up with Assam Govt to promote tourism and homestays

Also, Assam will be one of the first state tourism bodies to launch a model Rural Homestay schemeETtech | December 01, 2016, 08:30 IST

Aggregator of homestays Stayzilla, after tieing-up with five state tourism departments across India, , has now partnered with Assam Tourism Development Corporation for the joint promotion and development of Homestays in the state.

With this association, Stayzilla becomes the first aggregator to associate with governments in the East, the company claims.

Under this agreement, Stayzilla will lend its expertise to Assam Tourism Development Corporation to conduct verification procedures and jointly boost homestays and unique stay experiences within Assam.

Also, Assam will be one of the first state tourism bodies to launch a model Rural Homestay scheme providing financial incentive for development and standardization of new Homestays in Assam.

This partnership will also enable verification and training of these New Homestays being developed right from the start. Stayzilla’s team in the North East, headed by Regional Office of Kolkata, will be part of the Service and Quality Assurance Committee under ATDC.

With a plan to open 200 Homestays within one year and with a maximum financial assistance of upto 80% of prescribed limit, these Homestays will conform strictly to the high qualities and standards set by ATDC.

All homestays registered with the Tourism Board will receive technical support in the form of inventory management and software applications to ensure seamless booking procedures, from Stayzilla.

The Tourism Board & Stayzilla will also jointly conduct educational and training sessions for registered homestays on best practices such as online usage, content management, operations and expense management. Stayzilla team will also be involved in imparting Hospitality and Skill Training to all the New Homestays under the ATDC scheme.

Stayzilla has recently signed MoUs with Tourism Corporation of Gujarat Limited (TCGL), Punjab Heritage and Tourism Promotion Board (PHTPB) and the Chhattisgarh Tourism Department thereby enabling locals to participate in tourism, by opening up homestays in these states